Dynasty Player News

The Cowboys have signed wide receiver Randall Cobb to a one-year, $5 million deal.

Dynasty Analysis

Cobb will presumably take over slot duties from Cole Beasley, who left via free agency and joined the Buffalo Bills. Cobb could be a bargain for Dallas, but he's nowhere near the player he was back in 2014 when he posted 91 catches for 1,287 yards and 12 touchdowns. In fact, he's only been able to muster less than 1,700 receiving yards and ten touchdowns over the past three seasons combined. Cobb is a bounceback candidate in Dallas, but dynasty owners should be wary of overpaying for his services.

Bortles will play a back up roll behind 2018's QB7, Jared Goff. His continued his regression from 2015, throwing for less yards and less touchdowns year over year ending 2018 with 2,719 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. While many continued to support Bortles as a back-end QB1, his continual statistical decline hasn't supported that status since, arguably, 2016. The 27 year old will certainly look for a starting role in 2020 in free agency and will look to fill-in should Goff fall to injury in 2018. Beyond that unfortunate event, Bortles is only rosterable in deep leagues or as a desperation 2QB stash for patient coaches. His relatively young age finds Bortles as DLF's QB34 as he may still get one more opportunity to showcase his skills as a starter in coming years.

There is an investigation involving juvenile battery involving the son of Tyreek Hill.

Dynasty Analysis

There are no charges filed and it's not even clear if Hill suspected of any wrongdoing. The only thing crystal clear is there are police reports indicating Hill's son has a broken arm. It's unclear if Hill is suspected in the alleged battery or if the focus is on someone else. News is coming out fast and furious and it would be irresponsible of us to speculate too much. However, if Hill is somehow involved in any manner, this is going to get very interesting, very fast. We've already seen the Chiefs exhibit a no tolerance policy when it comes to domestic violence. Just ask Kareem Hunt.

No surprise here as the new coaching staff in Miami seeks a fresh start. Tannehill spent six seasons in Miami and finishes with a respectable 123:75 touchdown-to-interception ratio though has suffered with recurring injuries in recent years. The 30 year old will slot in behind starter Marcus Mariota and could see field time due to Mariota's inability to stay off the training table. Miami is quickly running out of options for a veteran signal caller and may need to resort to backup Brock Osweiler if they can't make an addition soon. The Fins are certain to address the deficit in the upcoming NFL Draft. Tannehill has been losing value in each of his past six seasons and will fall to back-up valuation in the near term. Ryan Tannehill is currently found as DLF's QB31 but is certain to decline quickly.

The NFL has suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt eight games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Dynasty Analysis

This has to be considered a win for the Browns as Hunt will be eligible to play the second half of the season. Nick Chubb will be the bellcow running back for Cleveland throughout the first half of the season, but Hunt will surely carve into that workload during the stretch run. One a one-year deal, Hunt will have a lot to prove both on and off the field. His dynasty value is somewhat stable as the Browns will have some serious decisions to make if this goes well. Chubb remains a prime asset in dynasty leagues as we simply don't know what will happen long-term for the Browns. As for Duke Johnson, this is a really interesting development. With Hunt available for the Browns for half the season, it seems Johnson may just be traded. Stay tuned as he's a sneaky buy low in dynasty leagues at the moment.

At that level, the Rams won't receive any compensation for Brown should he depart as he went undrafted, but they would be in line to match or exceed any offer received. Brown rushed for 212 yards on 43 totes, good for a career-best 4.9 ypca. in 2018 before suffering a broken collarbone, ending his campaign. Given Todd Gurley's ongoing knee concerns and CJ Anderson's uncertainty to return to the Rams, Brown could be in line for more work should Anderson depart. The 5'11/225 lb. back carries good size and runs well between the tackles and could be a sneaky handcuff if things falls just right for the soon-to-be 26 year-old. On DLF's running back rankings, Brown can be found as the RB81, making for a respectable low-value target heading into the 2019 season. Watch free-agency for an opportunity add Brown on the cheap if CJ Anderson signs elsewhere.

Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews has signed a one year deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

Dynasty Analysis

Once a fairly highly coveted dynasty asset, Matthews has really declined in recent years. After averaging 900 yards per season and scoring 19 touchdowns in his first three years, Matthews has bounced from Buffalo, back to Philadelphia and to San Francisco. Over the past two years, Matthews has been able to only post 45 catches for 582 yards and scored just three times. He'll attempt to resuscitate his value with the 49ers and land on a depth chart without a ton of talent. Still, it would be surprising to see Matthews rise back to prominence as his injuries have zapped him of much of his explosion and after the catch ability.

Former Bears wide receiver Kevin White has signed with the Arizona Cardinals.

Dynasty Analysis

White was the 7th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft as a highly coveted and productive receiver from West Virginia. He proved to be a massive bust as injuries held him to appear in just 14 games over the span of four years, yielding just 25 total catches for 285 scoreless yards for the Bears in the process. White will look to resurrect his career in Arizona, but odds are long he can do that. Even when healthy last year, White was only able to catch four passes and has never been able to adjust to the NFL game. He can be left on dynasty waiver wires.

Teddy Bridgewater has officially re-signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Dynasty Analysis

Bridgewater was courted by the Dolphins last night, but ultimately decided to stay in New Orleans. It's a bit surprising as it was clear he could have been the starter with the Dolphins next season in an effort to re-coup his value. Instead, he'll serve as Drew Brees' backup for at least one more season, with the hope he can one day take over the helm for the Saints. Bridgewater is a tough hold in dynasty leagues.

The 33-year old Nelson is now two full years removed his last effective season and seems to be running on fumes a bit. No longer a fantasy force, Nelson will likely be forced to settle for a one-year deal somewhere in an attempt to continue his career. He can still be relevant in the right situation, but he's looking like a dynasty roster clogger and his owners are likely hoping he retires so they can cut bait without worrying about him producing for another fantasy team who swoops in and grabs him.

The Giants have signed Golden Tate to a four-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $23 million in guaranteed money.

Dynasty Analysis

Huh? And we thought the Tevin Coleman signing was odd. This one takes the cake as the Giants seemingly can't decide if they're in or out this year. It's fair to wonder if GM Dave Gettleman felt some heat after dealing away Odell Beckham, Jr. and is concerned over his job security if the Giants truly hit tank mode. In New York, Tate will get plenty of targets as the Giants will employ Tate, Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram as their main pass catchers. It's a pretty good landing spot for Tate, despite a curious contract offer from a team that seems like they're a bit of a rudderless ship at the moment.

Ellington has amassed 79 career catches for 769 yards and five touchdowns during stints with the 49ers, Texans and Lions. This is an under the radar signing for the Patriots who are dangerously thin at wide receiver. Ellington will likely compete with Braxton Berrios for time and could be a bit of a dynasty sleeper. Who knows. He could catch 100 passes next year or be cut tomorrow. Such is life with the Patriots and fantasy football. As it stands, Ellington is simply a name to file away in dynasty leagues in case the Patriots fail to address the position further.

Signed to a three-year, $12 million deal last off-season, Crowell rushed for 685 yards and six touchdowns last year but became expendable when the Jets reached an agreement with all-purpose back Le'Veon Bell earlier this week. Crowell was extremely streaky as he recorded 419 yards in three games, but combined for just 266 in his other ten before landing on injured reserve. Crowell should resurface with a team looking to add a low-cost running back. Teams like Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Oakland immediately come to mind. At this point, Crowell is a hold in dynasty leagues until he finds a new home. Hopefully that new home comes with an opportunity for playing time, but there's no guarantee on that front.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Donte Moncrief to a two-year contract.

Dynasty Analysis

The Steelers were rumored to be interested in Golden Tate, but signed Moncrief instead. It's a great landing spot for Moncrief as he'll battle James Washington for the WR2 spot on the depth chart. Moncrief has the experience and track record to win that battle and if he does, he's going to be in line for a nice bounce back season after what can only be considered a lost year in Jacksonville. He's squarely on the "sneaky dynasty buy" list at the moment.

The writing has been on the wall for months and now it's official. With Nick Foles at the helm in Jacksonville, there was no need to keep Bortles and his exorbitant $14 million salary for next season. The Jaguars certainly regret the extension they signed him to and will now have to account for $16.5 million in dead money on their salary cap. The enigmatic and streaky Bortles will likely get another shot somewhere like Miami or simply wait it out for an injury to occur if he wants to be a starter. If not, he'll have no problem finding a backup job with the hopes of eventually rekindling his career and getting another shot at leading a team. In dynasty terms, Bortles is a hold until we see where he ends up. If he does indeed sign somewhere as a backup, there will be no need to keep him on a dynasty roster.

The 49ers have signed running back Tevin Coleman to a two-year, $10 million deal.

Dynasty Analysis

Wow. The 49ers have a very interesting (frustrating) depth chart now that features the likes ofJerick McKinnon, Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert and now Coleman. Dynasty owners of Coleman have to be extremely disappointed in this outcome as they were likely hoping he'd end up with the Jets, Colts, Raiders or really any other destination as a starter. Instead, he joins a team that will use him, but likely use him the same way he was deployed in Atlanta as a pass catcher and change of pace back, not as a three down option. It's clear the running back market didn't materialize at all with Le'Veon Bell, Mark Ingram and Coleman all settling for less than they wanted. As for Coleman, his ADP isn't going to increase and it's likely going to dip as a result of the signing.

Adrian Peterson has reached a two-year, $4 million deal to remain with the Washington Redskins.

Dynasty Analysis

Interesting. On the surface, it's a safe move for the Redskins after Peterson looked rejuvenated en route to 1,042 rushing yards last season after they lost Derrius Guice to a torn ACL. The big story here continues to be the recovery of Guice, who has reportedly needed multiple follow-up surgeries on his troublesome knee. It's fair to wonder at this point if Guice is going to be ready for the start of the season. At the very least, Guice owners should look at Peterson as some insurance in dynasty leagues.

The Raiders are signing former Chargers wide receiver Tyrell WIlliams.

Dynasty Analysis

Williams was reportedly only looking for a home where he could be the number one receiver. With Antonio Brown in the fold, that certainly won't happen in Oakland. However, Williams is going to love playing for the aggressive Jon Gruden and should have a much easier time getting open as the number two on the opposite side of Brown. While not truly optimal for his dynasty stock, things could have been worse as well. Williams will likely be a DeSean Jackson-esque hit or miss in fantasy with some monster games and total duds. His lack of consistency will likely drive some dynasty owners crazy...unless they start him on a lucky bye week, of course.

The Baltimore Ravens have signed former New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram to a three-year, $8 million contract.

Dynasty Analysis

This is a fantastic landing spot for Ingram. The Ravens run the ball more than any other team in football and Ingram should fit nicely with the dynamic Lamar Jackson. Ingram isn't likely to share a backfield too much with Gus Edwards and Kenneth Dixon as the other backs on the roster. While he'll cede some passing game work, he's going to get all he can handle and likely close to 20 carries per game. Ingram looks like a veteran player who could provide some serious late career dynasty value as a consistent part of a solid offense.